Graduation Requirements

Class of 2024

Cover The Basics

Earn 21 Credits:

English Language Arts - 4 credits
Mathematics - 4 credits
Science - 3 credits
Social Studies - 4 credits
Health - 1/2 credit
Physical Education - 1/2 credit
Fine Arts - 1/2 credit*
Electives - 3.0 credits
Senior Seminar - 1 credit

Complete Financial Literacy requirement - 0.5 credit

Complete at least two semesters of fine arts in grades 7-12; ½ credit must be in grades 9-12 (class of 2024 only)

Complete Service Learning requirement - 25 hours

Show Competency

Students have the following options to earn Competency:

Earn a passing score on Algebra I and ELA II Ohio’s State Tests (OSTs). Students who do not pass the test will be offered additional support and must retake the test at least once. If students do not meet competency after a retake, they must meet one of the alternative options below:

Option 1 ACT/SAT Earning a remediation-free score in the Math or English subject areas on the ACT or SAT also demonstrates competency. To demonstrate competency in English II, a student must be remediation-free in the subjects of English and reading on the ACT or SAT.
Option 2 Military Enlist in the Military Show evidence that you have signed a contract to enter a branch of the U.S. armed services upon graduation.
Option 3 College Credit Plus Complete College Coursework: Earn credit for one college-level math and/ or college-level English course through Ohio’s free College Credit Plus program.
Option 4 Career Experience and Technical Skill Students must complete two of the options from the list of seven below, at least one of which must be a foundational option.
- Foundational
  - Proficient scores on 3 or more WebXams in a single career pathway
  - Earn an approved 12-point industry credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field
  - Complete a pre-apprenticeship program or acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program after high school (for students 18 or higher)
  - Obtain a state-issued license for practice in a vocation that requires an examination
- Supporting
  - Complete a 250-hour work-based learning experience/evidence of positive evaluations.
  - Earn the workforce readiness score on WorkKeys; or
  - Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal

Show Readiness

Earn two of the following diploma seals by choosing those that line up with your goals and interests. These seals give you the chance to demonstrate academic, technical and professional skills and knowledge that align to your passions, interests and planned next steps after high school. At least one of the two must be Ohio-designed:

Earn a score of proficient or higher on both the American history and American government end-of- course exams;
Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement;
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in appropriate classes taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B"or higher in both American History and American Government.

Science Seal (Ohio)

A student can:

Earn a score of proficient or higher on the biology end-of-course exam;
Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement;
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B" or higher in an advanced level science course.

Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
Complete a course offered through the district or school that meets guidelines developed by the Department. (A district or school is not required to offer a course that meets those guidelines.)

Community Service Seal (Local)

Must complete sixty (60) hours of community service (includes 25 hours for graduation).

Hours must be completed with an approved charitable/non-profit organization.
Hours must be pre-approved through the district community service liaison.
Upon completion, students are required to submit a written reflection that includes a list of tasks and how the hours benefited the student and community.
Completed hours are verified through an online system.

Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local)

Student Engagement Seal (Local)

Option 1 ACT/SAT Earning a remediation-free score in the Math or English subject areas on the ACT or SAT also demonstrates competency. To demonstrate competency in English II, a student must be remediation-free in the subjects of English and reading on the ACT or SAT.
Option 2 Military Enlist in the Military Show evidence that you have signed a contract to enter a branch of the U.S. armed services upon graduation.
Option 3 College Credit Plus Complete College Coursework: Earn credit for one college-level math and/ or college-level English course through Ohio’s free College Credit Plus program.
Option 4 Career Experience and Technical Skill Students must complete two of the options from the list of seven below, at least one of which must be a foundational option.
- Foundational
  - Proficient scores on 3 or more WebXams in a single career pathway
  - Earn an approved 12-point industry credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field
  - Complete a pre-apprenticeship program or acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program after high school (for students 18 or higher)
  - Obtain a state-issued license for practice in a vocation that requires an examination
- Supporting
  - Complete a 250-hour work-based learning experience/evidence of positive evaluations.
  - Earn the workforce readiness score on WorkKeys; or
  - Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal

Earn a score of proficient or higher on both the American history and American government end-of- course exams;
Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement;
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in appropriate classes taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B"or higher in both American History and American Government.

Science Seal (Ohio)

A student can:

Earn a score of proficient or higher on the biology end-of-course exam;
Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement;
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B" or higher in an advanced level science course.

Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
Complete a course offered through the district or school that meets guidelines developed by the Department. (A district or school is not required to offer a course that meets those guidelines.)

Community Service Seal (Local)

Must complete sixty (60) hours of community service (includes 25 hours for graduation).

Hours must be completed with an approved charitable/non-profit organization.
Hours must be pre-approved through the district community service liaison.
Upon completion, students are required to submit a written reflection that includes a list of tasks and how the hours benefited the student and community.
Completed hours are verified through an online system.

Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local)

Student Engagement Seal (Local)

Option 1 ACT/SAT Earning a remediation-free score in the Math or English subject areas on the ACT or SAT also demonstrates competency. To demonstrate competency in English II, a student must be remediation-free in the subjects of English and reading on the ACT or SAT.
Option 2 Military Enlist in the Military Show evidence that you have signed a contract to enter a branch of the U.S. armed services upon graduation.
Option 3 College Credit Plus Complete College Coursework: Earn credit for one college-level math and/ or college-level English course through Ohio’s free College Credit Plus program.
Option 4 Career Experience and Technical Skill Students must complete two of the options from the list of seven below, at least one of which must be a foundational option.
- Foundational
  - Proficient scores on 3 or more WebXams in a single career pathway
  - Earn an approved 12-point industry credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field
  - Complete a pre-apprenticeship program or acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program after high school (for students 18 or higher)
  - Obtain a state-issued license for practice in a vocation that requires an examination
- Supporting
  - Complete a 250-hour work-based learning experience/evidence of positive evaluations.
  - Earn the workforce readiness score on WorkKeys; or
  - Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal

Earn a score of proficient or higher on both the American history and American government end-of- course exams;
Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement;
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in appropriate classes taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B"or higher in both American History and American Government.

Science Seal (Ohio)

A student can:

Earn a score of proficient or higher on the biology end-of-course exam;
Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement;
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B" or higher in an advanced level science course.

Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
Complete a course offered through the district or school that meets guidelines developed by the Department. (A district or school is not required to offer a course that meets those guidelines.)

Community Service Seal (Local)

Must complete sixty (60) hours of community service (includes 25 hours for graduation).

Hours must be completed with an approved charitable/non-profit organization.
Hours must be pre-approved through the district community service liaison.
Upon completion, students are required to submit a written reflection that includes a list of tasks and how the hours benefited the student and community.
Completed hours are verified through an online system.

Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local)

Student Engagement Seal (Local)